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"This Is What I Live For" – David McGoldrick’s Determination Keeps Notts County Unbeaten Away


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Notts County's forward David McGoldrick shared his thoughts on the team’s recent performance and his own contributions following their hard-fought 1-1 draw.

McGoldrick, now 36 years old, has already notched six goals in twelve appearances this season and continues to prove vital to the team’s campaign.

Reflecting on the late penalty that secured a point for the Magpies, McGoldrick emphasised the team’s determination to come away with something after a challenging match.

"Another late penalty this time," McGoldrick said. "I didn't need to do a one-two off the goalkeeper to score it. So yeah, it's good that it went in, it's good to come all this way and leave with something. That's what we wanted to do. Obviously, we wanted to win, but you can't win every game. So yeah, it's good to fight back and get a point."

Having been on the pitch for the full 90 minutes, McGoldrick revealed his confidence in taking the crucial penalty, despite the fatigue that naturally sets in after such a physically demanding game. "The legs are fine," he remarked.

"This is what you train for every day. This is what I live for, you know, looking after myself... I knew that I was going to score it, to be fair, without trying to sound arrogant. When the ball went up to say six minutes [added time], just like at Chesterfield, I said I'm gonna get a chance to score. It was a penalty, so it was the right decision."

When asked if securing a point in such a dramatic fashion felt like a victory, McGoldrick acknowledged the positive result.

"When you score last minute to get something, it's always a better feeling. Obviously, if we were 1-0 up and conceded in the last minute, then there would be a totally different feeling to the point. But Barrow are a good team, they played really well at times today... They're a good team, so yeah, it's a good point at any point away from home. We're still unbeaten away from home, so it's still good."

Reflecting on the game, McGoldrick admitted that the opposition had not allowed Notts County to settle, forcing changes from the coaching staff after just half an hour.

"That's what we're coming up against. Teams change their way. We always look at what team they're going to play, and there's different players playing to accommodate us. So we've got to take that as a compliment... At times it wasn’t pretty again today, just like it wasn’t at the weekend, but yeah, we got something."

A key talking point in recent weeks has been McGoldrick's partnership with Alassana Jatta. The two have not spent much time together on the pitch, but when they do, it often leads to positive results for Notts County.

McGoldrick praised his younger teammate, saying, "The big man, he doesn’t always be involved with the play, but he’s so good to play up top with. He always stays up and he fights, he battles... His goal record since he’s come to this club has been fantastic. He’s such a willing and humble lad working. I love playing up top with him."

McGoldrick's form has been excellent this season, leading the team's goal-scoring chart, but the veteran forward downplayed his personal success, choosing instead to focus on the team's collective goals.

"I don’t look at that. It’s only October. You see where the club is at the end of the season. Obviously, everyone knows where I want to be with the club, and that’s the main thing. I don’t care if I don’t score again and Alassana scores 30 more, if he gets us where I want to be with this club."

McGoldrick also touched on the improvements in Notts County’s defensive solidity this season. "Much different," he said of the current campaign.

"The players that have come in at the back, a different type of players that we had... We’re really solid. We don’t want to be conceding fours and fives every game, you know, so it’s nice to not concede as many, keep a few more clean sheets."

With the team's attacking strength and defensive improvements, McGoldrick believes Notts County is on the right path for success this season. "That’s the recipe for success, I think," he concluded, "keeping clean sheets and knowing the boys up top will score goals."

Read Notts County's head coaches thoughts on the 1-1 draw against Barrow, and where Stuart Maynard sees the need for further improvements.

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Loved McGoldrick’s confidence. He always seems to be in the right place at the right time. Can’t wait to see more of him and Jatta together.

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McGoldrick’s experience is invaluable to the squad, and his ability to step up under pressure is what separates great players from the rest. It’s clear he’s playing with confidence, and I love that he’s fully committed to the team’s success over individual stats. His partnership with Jatta could really blossom this season, especially with both of them complementing each other’s style. The fact that McGoldrick is so focused on clean sheets too shows his maturity, it’s not just about scoring, but defending as a team. Definitely a leader both on and off the pitch.

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I’ve always thought McGoldrick’s experience was going to be a game-changer for us this season, and he’s proving me right! It’s not just his ability to score goals that stands out but the way he leads the team and encourages the younger players. His praise for Jatta says a lot about his character, he’s all about making the team better, and that humility is something we can all appreciate. He doesn’t mind stepping back if it means the team wins, and that’s rare in modern football.  

Also, it’s refreshing to see him focus so much on the defensive side of things. Most forwards don’t talk much about clean sheets, but McGoldrick gets it, if we’re solid at the back, the goals will come. I’m excited to see how he and the rest of the team evolve this season.

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Great insight from McGoldrick. You can tell he’s not just playing for himself but for the whole squad. That attitude is what we need!

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I’ve been really impressed by how McGoldrick is handling this season. He’s playing with the energy of a much younger man but with the wisdom that only comes from years of experience. The way he described knowing he’d score the penalty, even after playing 95 minutes, just shows how much belief he has in himself. It’s great to have a player like him in the squad, especially one who cares as much about the team’s success as his own. His comments on clean sheets show his maturity, he understands that we need to be solid at the back to win matches, which is crucial. McGoldrick is the kind of leader we need if we want to keep pushing for promotion.

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Didzy has been the star this season for me. His work rate is absolutely incredible, & he has become a mainstay of the team this season 

He's not just influential upfront, he tracks back & helps in defence too.

I think the way Didzy is playing is the perfect example of how Notts are playing as a team this season under Maynard.

The team is playing with character, grit, with a will to win & that is exactly what Didzy is doing & he's leading by example.

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I still believe we shouldn't rely on him too much, but when he scores and takes penalties so calmly, it's hard to imagine anyone else handling those important moments when we need a boost. It's great that David McGoldrick is setting a good example, but his performance is vital, and we also need to manage his playing time carefully.

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David McGoldrick has saved us many points this season. His moments of brilliance have led to numerous wins and draws, and the penalties he has converted have kept us at the right end of the League Two table. I believe he is proving to be more important this season than last, as he is showing some great form.

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He has been great. I like that he has the confidence that he will score. 

You need that kind of belief in a striker, and I think he has performed well when starting alongside Jatta.

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